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· Ryan General
30 years later, ‘The Joy Luck Club’ cast recreates iconic photo
The stars of “The Joy Luck Club” have recreated an iconic photo from the groundbreaking 1993 film during a recent holiday reunion. 30-year throwback: A heartwarming Instagram post shared by Ming-Na Wen on Dec. 19 showed her with co-stars Rosalind Chao, Lauren Tom and Tamlyn…
· Daniel Anderson
Cast of ‘The Joy Luck Club’ in talks to join sequel
A sequel to the iconic 1993 Asian American film “The Joy Luck Club,” based on the novel of the same name, was announced on Wednesday. The sequel film will see novelist Amy Tan and screenwriter Ron Bass reunite and help produce alongside Ashok and Priya Amritraj. “The Joy Luck…
· Bryan Ke
Washington Post Misidentifies Almost the Entire Cast of ‘The Joy Luck Club’ in Photo
The Washington Post has edited the caption in its article about “The Joy Luck Club” after misidentifying nearly all the cast in the photo. In their article titled “Why ‘The Joy Luck Club’ is the most interesting — and frustrating — addition to the National Film Registry this…
· Ryan General
‘The Joy Luck Club’ Film Added to the National Film Registry 27 Years After Release
“The Joy Luck Club” is one of 25 movies selected this year to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
· Ryan General
‘The Joy Luck Club’ Might Come Back for a Sequel or TV Series
“The Joy Luck Club” has the distinction of being the last major Hollywood feature film with a majority Asian cast telling a contemporary Asian-American story before “Crazy Rich Asians” arrived 25 years later. With the latter’s success at the box office, it appears the former is…
· Ryan General
‘Joy Luck Club 2’ script brings OG star Rosalind Chao to tears
Rosalind Chao, known for her role in the iconic 1993 film “The Joy Luck Club,” shared her emotional response to the upcoming sequel. Speaking to Deadline on the Emmy red carpet on Sunday, Chao revealed that the long-awaited sequel is moving forward and that she was deeply moved…
· Daniel Anderson
Adele Lim talks directorial debut ‘Joyride’ and why it even has ‘old white guys weeping’
“Crazy Rich Asians” screenwriter Adele Lim made her directorial debut at SXSW with the premiere of the Asian-led comedy “Joyride,” starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu and Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu. Lim and her fellow “Joyride” scribes Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, a…
· Editorial Staff
Lucky VIPs Saw ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Last Night and Here’s The Verdict
“Crazy Rich Asians” is set for release this coming August 17 and we can’t possibly wait any longer to see a mainstream film with an All-Asian cast in 25 years since the “Joy Luck Club”. However, many lucky individuals were invited last night for an advanced screening of the…
· Ryan General
Lisa Lu, 98, becomes oldest Walk of Fame star recipient
Veteran actress Lisa Lu was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, making history as the oldest recipient of the prestigious accolade at age 98. The ceremony took place on May 5 at 1708 Vine Street, near stars belonging to film icons Anna May Wong and James…
· Daniel Anderson
Janet Yang re-elected as Academy president
Janet Yang has been re-elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Voting: The organization’s board of governors unanimously voted for Yang’s second consecutive one-year term. AMPAS presidents are eligible to serve up to four consecutive…
· Bryan Ke
Ming-Na Wen receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Ming-Na Wen received her long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, just days before this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month draws to a close. Wen, 59, received the 2,757th star at the ceremony held at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. in…
· Carl Samson
10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been an integral part of American society. Today, they make up the fastest-growing racial group in the country, and…
· Daniel Anderson
2nd annual Gold House Gala to honor Ke Huy Quan, Sandra Oh, Iman Vellani
Ke Huy Quan, Sandra Oh and Iman Vellani are to be recognized at the second annual Gold House Gala in May. Taking place at the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles on May 6, the event will spotlight API excellence from Gold Houses’ A100 list. Quan — who…
· Daniel Anderson
Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment to honor Ming-Na Wen, Tati Gabrielle and more at inaugural Radiance event
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) will honor Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women and nonbinary artists in entertainment during their inaugural Radiance event. CAPE, a nonprofit organization that has been advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander…
· Daniel Anderson
Lauren Tom joins Jimmy O. Yang, Chloe Bennet in Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’
Lauren Tom will be joining the cast of Hulu’s upcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” Tom will play Betty, a successful and quick-witted real-estate agent, according to Deadline.
· Daniel Anderson
First trailer released for Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo’s love triangle rom-com ‘One True Loves’
The first trailer and images have dropped for the upcoming rom-com drama flick “One True Loves,” starring Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo and Luke Bracey. “One True Loves” is a modern twist on the classic love triangle story, adapted from author Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel of the same…
· Ryan General
Janet Yang makes history as first Asian president of film organization that hosts the Oscars
Esteemed producer Janet Yang just became the first Asian to be elected as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 66-year-old Hollywood veteran, whose film and TV credits include “The Joy Luck Club,” “Shanghai Calling” and “High Crimes,” was elected to…
· Ryan General
James Hong, Ming-Na Wen Finally Get Hollywood Star Along With Other AAPIs
Legendary actor James Hong and three other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) artists will be getting their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hong, Ming-Na Wen, Jason Momoa and singer/songwriter apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas are among the newest list of…
· Benny Luo
A Crazy Rich Conversation With ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Growing up as a Chinese-American, finding role models who looked like me on the big screen was always difficult. I saw many movies with all-Asian casts, but they were all Asian, not Asian American. There were movies with Asian leads like “The Replacement Killers” with Chow…
· Ziye Wang
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Michelle Yeoh Says the Oscars Shouldn’t Nominate Based on ‘Diversity’
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, most recently of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame, said in an interview Sunday that she doesn’t think Oscar nominations should be doled out solely for the sake of diversity. Speaking to E!’s Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet of the 91st Academy Awards,…